Shanghai New International Expo Center will host IAAPA Expo Asia from June 30-July 3. The event is set to feature a leadership breakfast, headlined by Jill Estorino, president and managing director of Disney Parks International; a lunch and learn keynote by Cecilia Qin, vice president at Trip.com Group; and press conferences from top industry companies like DOF Robotics, Brogent Technologies, Polin Water Parks and more. Click here or go to www.iaapa.org to learn more about the agenda. The show floor is set to feature more than 300 exhibitors and there will be more than 20 education events.
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BumbleBear has launched a new version of Killer Queen (v20.12) that they say has been a long time in the making and features a complementary tutorial mode. “This new build contains a lot of messaging and clearer UI to help contextualize first-timers, but its greatest feature is a complementary tutorial mode, including two new levels that help players get their wings,” the company explained. “Based on our experience teaching new players in person, our philosophy was to focus solely on the fundamental elements needed to start playing and then let players discover everything else on their own.” The company said…
Libertee Grounds, a sports bar and restaurant with an 18-hole indoor mini-golf course in Philadelphia, has welcomed back The Eakins Oval, their outdoor partnership with the city’s Park and Recreation department that brings food, music and fun to the grounds. “Eakins Oval is a great summer destination in Philadelphia, and we’re grateful to serve the community again this summer,” said Libertee Grounds co-founder Priyank Rambhia. “Partnering with Philly Parks and Recreation and the Parkway Council has been an amazing experience, and the ability to provide the city with another outdoor activation and attraction to tourists and locals alike is one…
The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG) has chosen Ashleigh Potts as the new chief operating officer of their Play ‘N’ Learn brand. She brings more than 17 years of experience in the entertainment, retail and consumer marketing sectors and was most recently vice president of sales and marketing at Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment. In her new role as COO of Play ‘N’ Learn, she’ll drive strategic growth for the rapidly-expanding chain of indoor playgrounds and cafés. “Ashleigh’s deep expertise in family entertainment, experiential retail, and data-led growth strategy makes her an exceptional fit for Play ‘N’ Learn,” said CEO Sonaal…
AMOA-NY raised close to $80,000 for the Sunrise Association at their Man of the Year gala back in late April. The recipient, Scott Avery of Apple Industries, introduced the Sunrise Association’s mission of bringing joy and healing to children with cancer and their siblings. Three industry leaders reportedly donated $25,000 each – Karmin and Michael Pace of Pace-O-Matic, Nicole and Lou Milie of Miele Enterprises and Charles Goldstuck of TouchTunes. Additional guests, including Seth Davis of Stern Pinball, also contributed, bringing the total to nearly $80,000. AAMCF’s Executive Director Tina Schwartz (pictured below with Paula Rinker) was at the event…
Creative Works recently announced a new, non-tech mini-golf attraction for entertainment venues called Boutique Golf. The product is a “premium, lounge-inspired attraction without the extra technology and software that is common in the market today.” They wanted to offer to operators a mini-golf setup without the worry that technology can sometimes bring. “We’ve been helping operators create amazing golf experiences for years with our black light mini-golf and Lucky Putt products,” said Armando Lanuti, president of Creative Works. “Boutique Golf is perfect for the operators who want a premium mini golf experience, but who don’t want to operate a tech-focused…
Zero Latency VR is celebrating its 10th birthday this month with 20% off all experiences from June 13-30. The company has offered more than 5 million VR experiences over the past decade and has ballooned to more than 150 venues across 30 countries. “Our players are the reason we’ve hit this incredible milestone,” said CEO Tim Ruse. “From battling zombies to navigating alien worlds, every adventure has been driven by our passion for redefining reality. We always knew that wireless, fully immersive experiences were the future. “The feeling of exploring fantastical worlds as if they’re real life is just so…
A new interactive theme park-entertainment center from Netflix is coming this year. Fortune reports that locations of Netflix House will initially be in Dallas and Philadelphia with a third coming to Las Vegas in 2027. The facilities will let fans “enter their favorite shows” – playing a round of Red Light, Green Light from Squid Game or running away from a Demogorgon from Stranger Things. There will be mini-golf courses and other attractions as well, plus Netflix Bites, a café that’ll offer food dishes based off of the shows. Early access is now available at www.netflixhouse.com.
Semnox Solutions has recently teamed up with Virtuoze, an immersive virtual reality arcade in New Brunswick, Canada. Virtuoze founder Jason Marmen began working with Semnox earlier this year to develop a customized system that would deliver a modern, intuitive experience for guests. “Our goal is to make virtual reality accessible exciting and easy to enjoy,” he said. “Semnox provided the technology and support to help bring that vision to life. With their self-service kiosks and RFID readers, our guests can jump right into the adventure with just a tap.” Learn more at www.virtuoze.ca.
The 2025 Tornado World Series – a key stop on the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) World Series Tour – was held May 22-26 at The Westin DFW Airport in Irving, Texas. Onesource Amusements, the local arcade operator, partnered with organizers to provide a collection of classic and modern arcade games in the lobby. As for the foosball play, Tommy Yore was the first-place winner for the men’s single event and Sullivan Rue was the winner of the women’s single event. In second place were Yoann Sicot and Djamila Nader; and in third place were Tony Spredeman and Veronika Mincheva.…